OHS grad goes from auto shop to NASCAR

Oxford native Justin Corbin is living life in the fast lane. The 2003 Oxford High School graduate is currently studying at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) in Mooresville, North Carolina, and he will soon have the opportunity to work in NASCAR itself. At NTI, Corbin is enrolled in a 69 week program that teaches students […]

Church offers hangout for Oxford teens

Tired of doing the same thing weekend after weekend? Looking for somewhere to meet old friends and maybe make some new ones? Then you need to check out the Unplugged Cafe in the Youth Hall-New Life Chapel at Christ the King Church. Unplugged Cafe is the newest teen hangout in Oxford geared towards providing high […]

80-year-old ring returned to owner

Oxford resident Lisa Brinker was simply devastated after she found her 80-year-old platinum and diamond heirloom wedding set not in its usual place – on her ring finger. “I had been to a number of places throughout the afternoon,” she said. “I noticed the ring was missing later after the kids got home from school.” […]

DNR says no new ordinances needed for Stringy Lakes

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has decided that no new ordinances are needed for the regulation of boating on Tan Lake, Long Lake, Clear Lake, Cedar Lake and Squaw Lake, more commonly known as the “Stringy Lakes” in Oxford Township. After a public hearing on Sept. 16 and the investigation of area safety […]

Duct taped duo a Prom hit

Senior Prom is a time when memories are made. A time when music, fashion and friends come together for one magical night. A night of food, fun, laughter and . . . duct tape. That’s right, duct tape. Oxford High School seniors Samantha Marshall and Greg Batcheler wore duct-taped prom outfits as a part of […]

Local high school band competes at Clutch Cargos

A local high school rock band has begun the long and arduous journey on the path to stardom – well, maybe not stardom yet, but at least to Clutch Cargos where they performed in a Battle of the Bands on Nov. 23 in front of more than 600 people. False Start – featuring Phillip Popp, […]

Chorale director, accompanist retire

Members of the Classic Chorale, a 40-women singing group in Oxford, will be saying good-bye to two beloved musicians this weekend. Chorale Director Lewis Wilson and Accompanist Millie Solon are retiring on Sunday, May 2, after just over 15 years with the ensemble. ‘It was just time,? explained the musical partners, who have been working […]

Oxford runners leave Holly and Lapeer West in the dust

Spring break didn’t hurt the Wildcat runners one little bit. The Oxford Varsity Track Teams hosted Holly and Lapeer West at a tri-meet on April 21 that saw the Lady Cats walk away victorious, while the gentlemen split with a win against West and a loss to Holly. The Lady Wildcats defeated Lapeer West 88.7 […]

Lady Wildcats cry mercy to Grand Blanc

The Oxford Softball Team struggled after the long spring break to kick back into gear. On April 19, the Lady Cats were crushed by Grand Blanc with a mercy ruling (12-1) in game one and a 5-1 loss in game two. ‘The team was making good strides until the dreaded spring break,? said Head Coach […]

Addison Twp. firefighter harassed over personal e-mail

Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating the ongoing harassment of an Addison Township firefighter over his personal e-mail account. Since March 27, the firefighter, whose name is being withheld upon request, has received three threatening and vulgar e-mails from the yahoo account ‘smith48088.? The name on the return address bar says ‘john smith.? ‘This […]